Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Remove the front floor console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT .
Ensure that the park brake lever is in the fully released position.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Cable Adjusting Nut
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Release the tension from the park brake cable system at the front cable adjusting nut (1).
Using ONLY hand tools, loosen the adjusting nut (1) completely to the end of the front cable threaded rod.

Fig 2: Identifying Electrical Connector From Park Brake Warning Lamp Switch
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Disconnect the electrical connector from the park brake warning lamp switch.

Fig 3: Identifying Park Brake Lever & Rear Park Brake Cable
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With the park brake lever (1) in the released position, release the rear park brake cable (2) ends from the cable equalizer.
Release the rear cable fittings from the park brake lever bracket.

Fig 4: Identifying Park Brake Lever Mounting Nuts
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Remove the park brake lever mounting nuts.
Remove the park brake lever assembly from the vehicle.